marsh Labrador tea
CR

marsh Labrador tea

Rhododendron tomentosum

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron_tomentosum

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Marsh Labrador tea faces severe threats from wetland habitat destruction and degradation due to agricultural conversion, urban development, and drainage projects. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its specialized bog and wetland habitats, while pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities degrades water quality in these sensitive ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies acidic bogs, peat wetlands, marshy areas, and wet heathlands in northern temperate and subarctic regions. Typically found in nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils with sphagnum moss in elevations ranging from sea level to montane zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is marsh Labrador tea classified as Critically Endangered?
marsh Labrador tea is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Marsh Labrador tea faces severe threats from wetland habitat destruction and degradation due to agricultural conversion, urban development, and drainage projects. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its specialized bog and wetland habitats, while pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities degrades water quality in these sensitive ecosystems.
Where does marsh Labrador tea live?
marsh Labrador tea occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to marsh Labrador tea?
The main threats to marsh Labrador tea are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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